Where Hopewell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hopewell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61540, 61375. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hopewell Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Hopewell Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Hopewell Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Hopewell Township
The closest emergency room is Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hopewell Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hopewell Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Hopewell Township’s likely range; Hopewell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61540, 61375, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hopewell Township adults…
Hopewell Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hopewell Township is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hopewell Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hopewell Township
No hospital or community health center in Hopewell Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hopewell Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hopewell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hopewell Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Hopewell Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Hopewell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hopewell Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roberts Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lacon Township | B− | 38.2% | 12.4% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Magnolia Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Henry Township: not graded. Roberts Township and Richland Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hopewell Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hopewell Township
Why doesn’t Hopewell Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hopewell Township.
What hospital is closest to Hopewell Township?
Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Hopewell Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hopewell Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.